MWR's talent competition in August

Fort Belvoir's MWR and BOSS program are teaming up with Fort Myer for a joint forces salute to the "Year of the NCO," with a talent showcase Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. at Belvoir's Wallace Theater.

The event will showcase talents of local National Capital Region military personnel, family members and DoD civilians. It includes a youth theater performance, an adult talent competition and a professional acrobatic performance by the Jabali African Acrobats.

The showcase includes a youth theater performance of "Beauty is a Beast." Auditions for this show are June 6 and 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Youth Center, Bldg. 5850. Youth auditions are open to those in grades 6 to 12, family members of military and DoD civilians in the NCR.

Auditions for youth roles include, but are not limited to, acting, stage crew, theater operations, lighting, sound and set design.

Audition registration and information about the youth performance is available by calling 703-805-4515.

Talented adults can win cash in the adult talent competition. Eligible MWR patrons, 18 and older can audition at 6 p.m. Tuesday and June 4 at Belvoir's Community Center; or at 6 p.m. June 9 and 11 at
Myer's Community Center.

A variety of talents is welcome but must be in good taste and family-friendly.

This event will be entered in to the annual U.S. Army Festival of the Arts and Recreation Program Events Competition. The competition's purpose is to provide opportunities for Soldiers, family members and other authorized MWR patrons to participate in Garrison Community Recreation Programs and Special Events that promote skill development, participation in the fine arts, performing arts and participation in general recreation pursuits.

These opportunities include possible recognition of talents and achievements at the Army level. The focus is on providing venues for personal growth, increased renewal and resiliency through recreation, and the strengthening of the sense of community on Army Garrisons.

More information is available by calling 703-805-4382 or 703-696-3470.

The event is free of charge and open to all eligible MWR patrons.